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Local Resources and Accommodations for Columbus

Fawcett Center Information
The Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43210, Phone: (614) 292-1342
Hotels in Columbus
  • Conference Hotel: Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbus OSU, 3031 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43202 USA, Local Phone: 1-614-267-1111,Toll Free No.: 1-800-214-5542. Please ask for Group Reservations and specify code 'ALAO.' The conference rate is $79 per room and is available Thursday, 11/3/05 and Friday, 11/4/05. PLEASE NOTE: Rooms are being held for ALAO until October 13, 2005. At that time, all remaining rooms will be released for general sale, thus you will not be guaranteed a room after 10/13/05. Since that weekend is an OSU home football game, we strongly suggest making your reservations early!
  • Experience Columbus (formerly the Greater Columbus Convention and Visitor's Bureau) Lodging in North Columbus (OSU and areas north of downtown)
Places to See in Columbus
Check out the Columbus Scene at http://www.columbuscene.com/index.htm for the latest in Dining, Hotels, Night Life, etc.! Highlights for Columbus:
Places to Shop in Columbus
Places to Dine in Columbus
Selected University District recommendations:
  • Bistro 2110 At The Blackwell (located inside the Blackwell Inn near Woody Hayes Stadium), 2110 Tuttle Park Pl (1 block south of W Lane Ave), 614-247-2110
  • Black Horse Inn, 1420 Presidential Dr, 614-488-8644
  • The Blue Nile, 2361 North High Street, 614-421-2323
  • Buckeye Hall of Fame Cafe, 1421 Olentangy River Road, 614-291-2233
  • Cap City Fine Diner & Bar, 1299 Olentangy River Road, 614-291-3663
  • China Dynasty, 1677 W Lane St., 614-486-7126
  • El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant, 3230 Olentangy River Rd., 614-261-0900
  • Graeter's Ice Cream Columbus area locations
  • Tommy's Pizza -- Two University area locations: (1) 174 W Lane Ave, 614-294-4669; (2) 1350 W Lane Ave (N Star Rd), 614-486-2969
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